Robert Donaldson

Robert H. Donaldson
Born Robert Herschel Donaldson
(1943-06-14) June 14, 1943
USA
Occupation Professor, political scientist
Nationality American
Notable works The Foreign Policy of Russia: Changing Systems, Enduring Interests
Spouse Sally A. Donaldson
Website
www.personal.utulsa.edu/~robert-donaldson/

Robert Herschel Donaldson (born June 14, 1943) is an American political scientist.

Donaldson attended Harvard University. He completed his Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in 1964, his Master of Arts in 1966, and his Ph.D. in 1969. His doctoral dissertation analyzed the Soviet Union's economic policies. He was admitted to the Phi Beta Kappa Society as an undergraduate and has remained active in the organization as a professor.[1][2]

Donaldson began his teaching career at Vanderbilt University, where he rose from assistant professor to full professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Science. In 1981 he became the provost of Lehman College at the City University of New York. In 1984 he became president of Fairleigh Dickinson University and served until 1990, when he became president of the University of Tulsa. He worked to raise the university's profile through international conferences in Tulsa and exchange programs, particularly with institutions in Russia. His tenure as president was "marked by change and criticism," including a unanimous vote of no confidence by the student government.[3] "Citing 'institutional stresses' and conflicting expectations among school constituencies," he resigned as president in 1996.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Khrushchev's son to speak at TU forum". The Tulsa World. October 16, 2005. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
  3. ↑ "University of Tulsa President Plans to Step Down Next Year". The Journal Record. June 8, 1995. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
  4. ↑ "University of Tulsa President to Resign". The Oklahoman. June 8, 1995. Retrieved August 9, 2011.


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